Writer and Associate Editor
About Climate Central
Climate Central is an independent group of scientists and science translators who research and report the facts about our changing climate and how it affects people’s lives. We use science and tech to generate thousands of local storylines and compelling visuals that make climate change relevant and show what can be done about it. We address climate science, sea level rise, extreme weather, energy, and related topics. We collaborate with journalists, TV meteorologists, and other respected messengers, reaching broad audiences through local voices in the US and 150 nations. Our research and visuals appear in thousands of TV spots and tens of thousands of other news stories each year, and our impact is growing.
About the Role
Climate Central is seeking a collaborative Writer and Associate Editor with experience in science communication. This role supports Climate Central’s editorial, creative, and communications work through science writing, cross-team editorial support, production coordination, and quality assurance. Responsibilities include writing climate-focused content and supporting the editorial operations of Climate Matters, Climate Central’s weekly data-driven publication. Reporting to the Vice President for Content Creation, this person will work across teams and projects alongside writers, designers, scientists, technologists, and communications professionals to help create timely, accurate, and engaging climate change content.
Key Responsibilities
Writing and editorial support
Research, write, and revise science explainers, data-driven articles and reports, and other editorial content.
Identify and connect with subject matter experts who can enhance our editorial content.
Edit and copy edit content to ensure accuracy, clarity, style, grammar, and consistency.
Contribute to editorial planning by identifying and developing newsworthy topics to cover based on media trends, available data, and established or emerging scientific research.
Editorial operations
Coordinate editorial workflows to ensure timely delivery of content and adherence to production schedules for the weekly Climate Matters publication.
Maintain internal editorial planning and project management systems for Climate Matters and other editorial projects as assigned.
Support editorial leads in tracking assignments and maintaining accountability to roles, responsibilities, and deadlines in project meetings and asynchronously.
Content quality assurance
Coordinate and manage editorial, scientific, and subject matter expert review processes for Climate Matters content and other assigned editorial projects.
Conduct detailed pre-publication quality assurance reviews of all weekly Climate Matters assets to ensure content meets high standards for scientific accuracy, editorial quality, and functionality.
Required Skills and Experiences
Experience translating complex science and data into written content that is accurate, clear, concise, and broadly accessible
Well-developed independent research and analytical skills, which may be grounded in a variety of disciplines including journalism, STEM, social sciences, or humanities
Ability to synthesize background research and data analyses
Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail, to ensure high standards for editorial quality and scientific accuracy
Experience coordinating editorial operations and managing publishing workflows
Familiarity with project management software to track and coordinate cross-team work
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables across teams and overlapping projects
Familiarity with best practices for data visualization, web publishing, and digital content
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member, with colleagues of varied backgrounds and experiences
Demonstrated interest in climate change, environmental science, climate policy, journalism, or science communication
Preferred Skills and Experience
Familiarity with the subject matter of Climate Central’s editorial content (i.e., climate change science and solutions) is strongly preferred
Creativity and a willingness to experiment with new datasets, platforms, and technologies
Familiarity with multimedia production (e.g., videos, data visualizations) to communicate scientific concepts and analytical results for a broad audience
Experience working in a remote-first environment, which requires regular virtual meetings and asynchronous communication
Fluency with Slack, G Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Fluency with Notion, the project management software used at Climate Central
Compensation: The expected base salary range for this position is $72,000-75,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Climate Central offers generous benefits including:
Medical benefits
Dental/ Vision benefits
More than 7 weeks of paid vacation and holidays available annually
12 weeks of paid family leave
401k with up to 12% matching
Partial college tuition for children of employees who qualify
Location and employment eligibility:
This position can be mostly remote, in accordance with Climate Central organizational policy. Periodic travel to headquarters in Princeton, NJ or other locations may be required for team meetings and events. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Climate Central is not able to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.
Climate Central is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
How To Apply: Please apply via this link. The position will remain open through June 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET, or until we have identified a strong pool of candidates. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may begin interviews before the deadline, so we encourage interested applicants to apply early.
Please note that our application process requires the submission of a resume and the completion of four questions tailored to the position. We are intentionally not asking for a cover letter, so please do not include one with your application.
When including your education history in your resume, please remove the name of your school from your resume. You may leave your degree (e.g., “B.A. Communication”), but please remove any undergraduate or graduate school names. This is one part of our effort to assess candidates against the essential qualifications for this role and to mitigate bias in the decision making process.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, Climate Central is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.